Fruit & Nuts

Michigan State University Extension provides educational programs and publications based on applied research for Michigan fruit crops including apples, pears, blueberries, brambles, plums, cherries, grapes, peaches and strawberries. These educational resources provide valuable help to Michigan growers and consumers regarding fruit pest management, food safety, business management, food processing, horticultural practices, irrigation and weed management.

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• HOT TOPICPreparing for a possible late spring frost this evening

  May 23, 2013 | Carlos García-Salazar | West central Michigan fruit growers should consider the following recommendations in the event of a freeze/frost event tonight, May 23.

• Accessing growing degree days with Enviro-weather

  May 23, 2013 | Beth Bishop | Understanding and using accumulated growing degree days can help you know when to expect pests. This is one of the services Enviro-weather offers Michigan growers.

• Phytotoxicity: When an application appears to do more harm than good

  May 23, 2013 | Jan Byrne | Growers and gardeners can prevent phytotoxicity with these precautions.

• Blueberry gall midge fact sheet now available by MSU Extension

  May 22, 2013 | Craig Roubos | New blueberry gall midge fact sheet helps identify damage that is easily confused with frost damage.

• Two apple thinning meetings in southeast Michigan

  May 21, 2013 | Bob Tritten | Apple growers are encouraged to attend one of two meetings on Thursday, May 23, to discuss specific apple thinning strategies for this unique season.

• New Stinger herbicide label for apples

  May 21, 2013 | Bernard Zandstra | Stinger labeled for post-emergence weed control in established apples.

• HOT TOPICGrand Rapids, Mich., area small fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  May 21, 2013 | Carlos García-Salazar | Improving weather conditions are favoring excellent blueberry growth and development. Now it’s time to check for potential pollination problems and fruitworm control.

• HOT TOPICSoutheast Michigan fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  May 21, 2013 | Bob Tritten | Fruit development moves along at a rapid pace with warm weather this past week.

• HOT TOPICGrand Rapids, Mich., area tree fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  May 21, 2013 | Amy Irish-Brown | Fire blight is of utmost concern this week around Grand Rapids, Mich.

• HOT TOPICSouthwest Michigan fruit regional report – May 21, 2013

  May 21, 2013 | Bill Shane | Warm, dry weather has fruit crops moving rapidly. Blueberries are blooming and grape bloom approaches.

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